Aaj Ka M.L.A. Ram Avtar
1984 film by Dasari Narayana Rao
- 23 March 1984 (1984-03-23)
Aaj Kaa M.L.A Ram Avtar (transl. Today's MLA Ram Avtar) is a 1984 political satire film starring Rajesh Khanna.[1] It was a remake of 1983 Telugu language film MLA Yedukondalu. The film was successful at the box office.[2]
The Hinduin its review of the film wrote on Rajesh Khanna's performance "Like most of his works, it also keeps you engaged with its pulsating heart and potent dialogues.In his climactic speech, Ram Avtar brings out what ails Indian democracy. When he says that those who sell their votes are equally corrupt as those who buy them, it rings a bell. When he points out that Indian public usually claps for bombastic speeches and unrealistic promises, it seems he is addressing aaj ka (today's) voter.[3]
Plot
Ram Avtar works as a widowed barber in a small village and lives with his second wife, Sushma, who looks after him and his kids. Ram Avtar also personally grooms Minister Digvijay Singh. When Digvijay's political party is in need of someone to stand in the forthcoming election, Digvijay recommends Ram Avtar as his choice. This chance is grabbed by Ram Avtar and he wins the elections and becomes a big politician. Sushma watches the changes in his life from the sidelines.
Cast
- Rajesh Khanna as Ram Avtar
- Shabana Azmi as Sushma
- Shatrughan Sinha as Kranti Kumar
- Asrani as Bhajanlal
- Satyen Kappu as Digvijay Singh
- A. K. Hangal as Balmukund Tripathi
- Madan Puri as Makhanlal Kesari
- Om Shivpuri as Gaurishankar
- Shubha Khote as Mrs. Bhajanlal
- Deven Verma as Digvijay's PA
- Huma Khan as Bhajanlal's Daughter
Soundtrack
Lyrics: Indeevar
| Song | Singer |
|---|---|
| "Tirupati Balaji" | Kishore Kumar |
| "Shri Ram Avtar" | Kishore Kumar |
| "Tukur Tukur Dekha Karoon, Tukur Tukur Dekha Karoon" | Kishore Kumar, Asha Bhosle |
| "Jaago Re Jaago, Shuru Ho Gayi Hai Aaj Jung Hamari" | Mahendra Kapoor, Asha Bhosle |
| "Woh Jo Bichhde Hai" | Asha Bhosle |
| "Chalo Calcutta, Chalo Calcutta" | Bappi Lahiri, Sharon Prabhakar |
References
- ^ "The original superstar - Rajesh Khanna". Archived from the original on 25 January 2010. Retrieved 28 July 2012.
- ^ "Dasari Narayana Rao passes away: Best films of the multifaceted filmmaker". The Indian Express. Archived from the original on 2 June 2017. Retrieved 1 June 2017.
- ^ "Aaj Ka M.L.A Ram Avtar (1984) - NorthIndia". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 10 November 2023. Retrieved 16 June 2017.
External links
- Aaj Kaa M.L.A Ram Avtar at IMDb
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Films directed by Dasari Narayana Rao
- Thatha-Manavadu (1972)
- Samsaram Sagaram (1973)
- Evariki Vaare Yamuna Teere (1974)
- Radhamma Pelli (1974)
- Bantrotu Bharya (1974)
- Tirupati (1974)
- Swargam Narakam (1975)
- Balipeetam (1975)
- Bharatamlo Oka Ammayi (1975)
- Devude Digivaste (1975)
- Manushulanta Okkate (1976)
- Muddabanti Puvvu (1976)
- O Manishi Tirigi Choodu (1976)
- Paadavoyi Bharateeyuda (1976)
- Thoorpu Padamara (1976)
- Yavvanam Katesindi (1976)
- Bangarakka (1977)
- Chillarakottu Chittemma (1977)
- Idekaddi Nyayam (1977)
- Jeevitame Oka Natakam (1977)
- Kanya - Kumari (1978)
- Devadasu Malli Puttadu (1978)
- Katakatala Rudrayya (1978)
- Sivaranjani (1978)
- Swarg Narak (1978)
- Gorintaku (1979)
- Kalyani (1979)
- Korikale Gurralaite (1979)
- Needa (1979)
- Peddillu Chinnillu (1979)
- Ravanude Ramudayithe? (1979)
- Rangoon Rowdy (1979)
- Jyoti Bane Jwala (1980)
- Bandodu Gundamma (1980)
- Bhola Shankarudu (1980)
- Buchi Babu (1980)
- Circus Ramudu (1980)
- Deepaaradhana (1980)
- Yedanthasthula Meda (1980)
- Ketugaadu (1980)
- Natchathiram (1980)
- Paalu Neellu (1980)
- Sardar Papa Rayudu (1980)
- Sita Ramulu (1980)
- Yeh Kaisa Insaaf (1980)
- Srivari Muchatlu (1981)
- Viswaroopam (1981)
- Swapna (1980)
- Pyaasa Sawan (1981)
- Addala Meda (1981)
- Premabhishekam (1981)
- Prema Mandiram (1981)
- Bobbili Puli (1982)
- Golconda Abbulu (1982)
- Jagannatha Rathachakralu (1982)
- Krishnarajunulu (1982)
- Mehndi Rang Layegi (1982)
- O Aadadi O Magadu (1982)
- Raaga Deepam (1982)
- Swayamvaram (1982)
- Yuvaraju (1982)
- Prem Tapasya (1983)
- Bahudoorapu Batasari (1983)
- Meghasandesam (1983)
- M. L. A. Yedukondalu (1983)
- Police Venkataswami (1983)
- Ramudu Kadu Krishnudu (1983)
- Rudrakali (1983)
- Oorantha Sankranthi (1983)
- Yaadgaar (1984)
- Asha Jyoti (1984)
- Aaj Ka M.L.A. Ram Avtar (1984)
- Abhimanyudu (1984)
- Haisiyat (1984)
- Jagan (1984)
- Justice Chakravarthy (1984)
- Police Papanna (1984)
- Yuddham (1984)
- Zakhmi Sher (1984)
- Sarfarosh (1985)
- Wafadaar (1985)
- Brahma Mudi (1985)
- Edadugula Bandham (1985)
- Lanchavataram (1985)
- Pelli Meeku Akshintalu Naaku (1985)
- Tirugubatu (1985)
- Aadi Dampatulu (1986)
- Dharma Peetham Daddarillindi (1986)
- Tandra Paparayudu (1986)
- Ugra Narasimham (1986)
- Aatma Bandhuvulu (1987)
- Brahma Nayudu (1987)
- Majnu (1987)
- Nene Raju Nene Mantri (1987)
- Viswanatha Nayakudu (1987)
- Brahma Puthrudu (1988)
- Intinti Bhagavatam (1988)
- Kanchana Sita (1988)
- Praja Pratinidhi (1988)
- Lankeswarudu (1989)
- Black Tiger (1989)
- Naa Mogudu Naake Sontam (1989)
- Two Town Rowdy (1989)
- Mama Alludu (1990)
- Amma Rajinama (1991)
- Niyanta (1991)
- Ramudu Kadu Rakshasudu (1991)
- Ahankaari (1992)
- Surigaadu (1992)
- Subba Rayudi Pelli (1992)
- Venkanna Babu (1992)
- Santaan (1993)
- Akka Pettanam Chelleli Kapuram (1993)
- Kunti Putrudu (1993)
- Mama Kodalu (1993)
- Ladies Special (1993)
- Bangaru Kutumbam (1994)
- Nannagaaru (1994)
- Kondapalli Rattaiah (1995)
- Maya Bazaar (1995)
- Orey Rikshaw (1995)
- Rayudugaru Nayudugaru (1996)
- Kalyana Praptirastu (1996)
- Osey Ramulamma (1997)
- Rowdy Durbar (1997)
- Greeku Veerudu (1998)
- Pichodi Chetilo Raayi (1999)
- Adavi Chukka (2000)
- Kante Koothurne Kanu (2000)
- Sammakka Sarakka (2000)
- Chinna (2001)
- Kondaveeti Simhasanam (2002)
- Rifles (2002)
- Fools (2003)
- Young India (2010)
- Parama Veera Chakra (2011)
- Erra Bus (2014)
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